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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Five Look-out Circulars to be issued by Ministry of Women and Child Development regarding NRI Matrimonial disputes.
Standard Operating Procedures  discussed to streamline the process of dealing with the cases of NRI matrimonial disputes
The third meeting of the Integrated Nodal Agency , under the chairpersonship of Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development was held in the Ministry in New Delhi today. Based on the deliberations during the meeting, it was decided that 5 cases pertaining to the NRI Matrimonial Dispute have been found fit for issuance of Look-out-Circular  & MWCD will issue those 5 LoCs. The Integrated Nodal Agency has also deliberated on the Standard Operating Procedures  to streamline the process of dealing with the cases of NRI matrimonial disputes. The SoPs are also defining the responsibility of concerned authorities with specified timelines and would keep the women informed on the progress.
Speaking on the issue, Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi , Honourable Minister of Women and Child Development has said that the SOP will enable the women facing such disputes to seek redressal in a time bound manner. She also said that any women can now approach MWCD for the purpose of tracing her NRI husband by having a LoC issued.
In criminal matter involving NRI’s, Look-out-Circular  could be issued by the investigating agency in cognizable offences, when the overseas husband is deliberately evading arrest or not appearing in the trial court despite Non Bailable Warrants and other coercive measures or there is a likelihood that he will leave the country to evade trial or arrest. The LoC will be issued after having the case scrutinised by NCW.
Government of India has been receiving complaints of frauds, abandonment, domestic violence, extra-marital relationships, ex-parte divorce, being duped of money after promising marriage, forceful/illegal retention of children’s custody, non-payment of maintenance etc. A large number of NRI Matrimonial dispute cases remain pending on account of non-appearance of the perpetrator jeopardising women and children’s future. An Integrated Nodal Agency  was constituted under the chairpersonship of Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development  to work on the issues related to NRI Matrimonial Dispute.. Consequently, three meetings of INA have been conducted since January 2018.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA issues an Addendum to lays down SOPs for transit of foreigners stranded in India and release of quarantined persons after being tested COVID-19 negative
Ministry of Home Affairs  has issued an addendum to the guidelines, and subsequent addendums, to all Ministries/Departments , regarding the Nationwide lockdown to fight Corona Virus.
The addendum lays down SOPs for transit of foreigners stranded in India and release of quarantined persons after being tested COVID-19 negative.
Addendum Document
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS DIGITAL INDIA AWARDS – 2022
SOCIAL JUSTICE SHOULD BE THE PRIME OBJECTIVE OF DIGITAL INNOVATIONS : PRESIDENT MURMU
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the seventh edition of the Digital India Awards today  in New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Digital India Awards 2022 acknowledge, inspire and motivate not only Government entities but also startups to attain the vision of a digital India. The awards are but a step towards transforming India into a digitally empowered society where people’s potential is unleashed by effective use of digital governance. Congratulating the awards winners, she said that it was heartening to see the diverse range of innovations made to benefit the people - from citizen empowerment and data sharing platform to the ease of doing business.
The President said that social justice should be the prime objective of digital innovations. India would develop into a knowledge economy only when the digital divide is substantially bridged through use of technology. She expressed confidence that India is setting the right example of ensuring the inclusion of vulnerable and marginalised sections of society, strengthening economic, social, and cultural rights in our journey towards Digital Antyodaya.
The President said that India’s story of digital transformation is a story of innovation, implementation and inclusion. She emphasized on the need to create collaborative platforms to find innovative solutions to make the world a more accessible and equitable place.
The President said that Indian IT companies have done a remarkable job in making the world realise the value of the Indian talent. We should leverage prevailing policies and enable the ecosystem to position the country as a global powerhouse for software and hardware products by building innovative Made-in-India technologies.
The President said that data is the cornerstone of creating new knowledge, insights and thus solutions; and leads to whole new fields of application. We should focus on democratising the use of government data so that young technology enthusiasts can use it to build localised digital solutions.
The President was happy to note the innovative initiatives undertaken by Government entities at the grassroots level and also in collaboration with startups to foster public-private partnership. She said that we have to keep challenging ourselves to deliver innovative solutions to improve the ease of living for all citizens, be it in the judiciary, land registration, fertilizers or public distribution system.
Please click here for the President's speech
Ministry of Communications
BSNL opens new Aadhar Enrolment Kendra
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, has set-up an Aadhar Enrolment Kendra at the BSNL Customer Service Centre, 18th June Road, Panaji, Goa for the benefit of general public. The same was inaugurated on March 3, 2022 at the hands of Shri Sanjay Kumar Choudhary, Principal General Manager, BSNL Goa. Public can avail services like obtaining new Aadhar Card, updation of photo/name/address/mobile/ bio-metric services in the Enrolment Centre which will function from 1000-1700 hrs on all working days.
Ministry of Defence
Induction of Rafale in Indian Air Force
The first batch of five Indian Air Force  Rafale is likely to arrive in India by end July 2020. The aircraft will be inducted at Air Force Station Ambala on 29 July subject to weather. No media coverage is planned on arrival. The final induction ceremony will take place in second half of August 20 wherein full media coverage would be planned.
IAF aircrew and ground crew have undergone comprehensive training on the aircraft, including its highly advanced weapons systems and are fully operational now. Post arrival, efforts will focus on operationalisation of the aircraft at the earliest.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds the efforts of Lahari Bai for preserving more than 150 varieties of millet seeds
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated Lahari Bai, 27-year-old tribal woman from Madhya Pradesh's Dindori becoming the brand ambassador of millets. She has preserved more than 150 varieties of millet seeds.
Responding to a tweet by DD News, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Proud of Lahari Bai, who has shown remarkable enthusiasm towards Shree Ann. Her efforts will motivate many others.”
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Role of Farmer Producer Organisations  in Doubling Farmers' Income
The Government of India has launched the Central Sector Scheme of “Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations ” to form and promote 10,000 new FPOs which will leverage economies of scale in production and marketing with a view to enhance productivity through efficient, cost effective and sustainable resource use for ensuring sustainable income oriented farming, thus helping in reduction of cost of farm production and enhancing farmers’ earning thus playing a major role towards doubling the income of farmers. Under this scheme, provision is made for professional handholding support for a period of five years to new FPOs formed.
The Scheme is intended to undertake and provide following relevant major services and activities for their development which would cater to increasing farmers income:-
 Supply quality production inputs like seed, fertilizer, pesticides and such other inputs at reasonably lower wholesale rates.
 Make available need based production and post-production machinery and equipment like cultivator, tiller, sprinkler set, combine harvester and such other machinery and equipment on custom hiring basis for members to reduce the per unit production cost.
 Make available value addition like cleaning, assaying, sorting, grading, packing and also farm level processing facilities at user charge basis on reasonably cheaper rate. Storage and transportation facilities may also be made available.
 Undertake higher income generating activities like seed production, bee keeping, mushroom cultivation etc.
 Undertake aggregation of smaller lots of farmer-members’ produce; add value to make them more marketable.
 Facilitate market information about the produce for judicious decision in production and marketing.
 Facilitate logistics services such as storage, transportation, loading/unloading etc. on shared cost basis.
 Market the aggregated produce with better negotiation strength to the buyers and in the marketing channels offering better and remunerative prices.
So far, a total of 4465 FPO produce clusters have been allocated to Implementing Agencies for formation of FPOs, out of which a total of 632 no. of FPOs have been registered.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Diploma Courses
Directorate General of Training , Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with IBM , launched a two-year Advanced Diploma  in IT, Networking and Cloud Computing  in February 2018. The programme has been approved by NCVET as NSQF Level-6, and it is offered through the National Skills Training Institute  under DGT across the country.
Training in the ADIT Course started in 2018 at two NSTIs  with 19 students each and was expanded to 16 NSTIsin 2019 with focus on skill-based learning to create industry pathways for students in the IT sector, and to build the new-collar skills aligned with Industrial Standard 4.0 in collaboration with IBM.It will now be extended to 24 NSTIs in 2022.
• The programme is designedwith a hands-on learning experience and more focus on practical skills compared with theoretical knowledge.
• It involves 5-month duration of industry internship  where students get an opportunity to work with domain experts on real-time projects / industrial environment.
• Also, students are supported with IBM SkillsBuild, an online skilling platform, where content is made available by industry experts, and students have the opportunity to pursue job-role based learning with global levels of certification.
There is utmost need for working closely with the industries and academia to expandand scale the skill development programmes. The DGT has collaborated with various Industries and academia like Accenture, Quest Alliance, CISCO, Microsoft, NASSCOM Foundation, IBM, Dassault Aviation, HPCL Mumbai and IGNOU etc. for enhancing the training activities and Industrial connect.
Besides above, DGT has started following schemes/ initiatives to improve the industries’ involvement in skill ecosystem:
i) Dual system of Training :To enable industries to partner with Government and Private ITIs for conducting training programmes under high employability courses
ii) Flexi-MoU: The scheme allows industries to train candidates as per their skill set requirements and provides trainees with an industry environment aligned with the market demand and latest technology to undergo training.
iii) Short term online programs on emerging technologies by various IT companies like CISCO, IBM, Microsoft, etc. through Bharatskills
iv) Cisco Certified Network Associate : Two-week classroom program by CISCOin6 NSTIs
v) Modern Employability skills training by Quest Alliance
vi) The Microsoft Technology Associate  course for ITI Computer Operator and Programming Assistant  students by Microsoft.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
415 RCS UDAN routes are operational as on 27.03.2022
VGF of Rs 1784.39 crore disbursed to the SAOs under UDAN till 21.03.2022
Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme - UDAN  on 21-10-2016 to enhance regional air connectivity from unserved and underserved airports in the country and making air travel affordable to the masses. UDAN is a market driven scheme. Interested airlines based on their assessment of demand on particular routes, submit their proposals at the time of bidding under UDAN. So far, Airports Authority of India , the Implementing Agency, has awarded 948 valid routes to Selected Airline Operators  across the length and breadth of the country involving 154 RCS airports including 14 water aerodromes and 36 helipads. Selected Airline Operators have operationalized 415 RCS routes under the Scheme as on date , involving 66 airports including 2 water aerodromes and 8 helipads.
Total receipt/collection in the Regional Air Connectivity Fund Trust is Rs. 2458.95 crore and Viability Gap Funding  disbursed to the Selected Airline Operator  under UDAN up to 21.03.2022 is Rs. 1784.39 crore.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation  V. K.Singh in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and other schemes related to agriculture are giving new strength to crores of farmers of our country: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and other schemes related to agriculture are giving new strength to crores of farmers of our country. Underlining the strength of farmers, he said that when farmers become stronger, the nation prospers.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"हमारे किसान भाई-बहनों पर देश को गर्व है। ये जितना सशक्त होंगे, नया भारत भी उतना ही समृद्ध होगा। मुझे खुशी है कि पीएम किसान सम्मान निधि और कृषि से जुड़ी अन्य योजनाएं देश के करोड़ों किसानों को नई ताकत दे रही हैं।"
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
NCDC sanctions Rs 19444 crores in first instalment for MSP operations support to States during Kharif season 2020-21
National Cooperative Development Corporation , the apex financing organization of Union Agriculture Ministry has sanctioned as first instalment, funds amounting to Rs 19444 crores to the states of Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Telangana for Kharif paddy procurement under Minimum Support Price  operations.
These amounts have been sanctioned to assist the States/ State Marketing Federations in undertaking paddy procurement operations in a timely manner through their respective cooperative organizations. Chhattisgarh gets the highest amount to the tune of Rs 9000 crores. Haryana has been sanctioned Rs 5444 crores and Telangana Rs 5500 crores.
This proactive step by NCDC during the COVID pandemic will give the much needed financial support to farmers of these three state who account for nearly 75% of production of paddy in the country. The timely step will help the state agencies start procurement operations immediately. It will provide the much needed support to farmers to sell their produce at the government notified minimum support price.
Managing Director, NCDC, Mr Sundeep Nayak said that in response to the clarion call given by Hon’ble Prime Minister, NCDC was ready to assist more States in carrying out MSP operations for giving fair value to farmers in the light of historic farm related legislations.
Ministry of Railways
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw co-chaired the 14th Joint Committee Meeting on Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project
Dr. MORI Masafumi, Special Adviser to Prime Minister of Japan co-chaired the meeting from Japanese side
In the meeting, Minister of Railways emphasises for early completion of the project
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology co-chaired the 14th Joint Committee Meeting from Indian Side to discuss and decide on all important issues related to execution of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail  Project today. Dr. MORI Masafumi, Special Adviser to Prime Minister of Japan co-chaired the meeting from Japanese side.
During the meeting, presentation and video film were shown regarding the progress of the project. Further, issues related to funding, contracts and execution were discussed for mutual resolution and targeted commissioning of the project.
Joint Committee meeting between Government of India and Government of Japan is the highest consultative body for taking ahead projects of mutual interests and benefits. Japanese Government is committed to fund the MAHSR projects with a soft loan and technical and financial cooperation.
The meeting was fruitful and productive and finalized strategic issues for early completion of the project. Both sides agreed to work to Hon’ble PM’s view of One Project- One team in the overall interest of the project.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 11.36 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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SUPPLIED
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1,93,53,58,865
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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11,36,58,910
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 11.36 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Disney Hotstar to air National Rounds of Fit India Quiz 2022 starting 12th August
The National rounds of the second edition of the Fit India Quiz will be aired on popular OTT platform Disney Hotstar starting August 12. A total of 13 episodes will be aired every Saturday and Sunday at 8 am. They will be hosted by anchors Tanay Tiwari and Tanya Purohit.
A total of 72 students  clinched the top honours from their respective States/UTs in the State rounds. Each of the 36 winning schools following the State rounds was awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2.5 Lakh by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur in Mumbai last month. The team of 2 students from the School was awarded a total of Rs 25,000.
The total prize money for the winner of the National rounds now is now Rs 25 Lakh, with the students bagging a total of Rs 2.5 Lakh. The 1st and 2nd National runners up school will win Rs 15 Lakh and Rs 10 Lakh respectively.
The second edition of the Fit India quiz is being conducted by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in association with the Sports Authority of India. The quiz covers a wide range of topics related to India's rich sporting history, fitness, and nutrition.
The quiz was launched on 29th August last year on the eve of the National Sports Day by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and Hon’ble Minister of State, Youth Affairs & Sports and Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri Nisith Pramanik, in the presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan.
A total of 348 schools and 418 students were selected for the State/UT rounds. Among these students, 39% were girl students. The selected schools formed a team of two students, who competed for the State/UT championship through a series of web rounds. A total of 120 rounds were conducted to identify 36 State/UT champions.
Following the success of the 1st edition of the Fit India Quiz, the second edition received a massive response. The 2nd edition of the quiz has seen a massive participation of 61,981 students from 16,702 schools across 702 districts of India. In comparison, the first edition of the Fit India Quiz saw a total participation of 36,299 students from 13,502 schools. It also amounted to a 70% increase in the number of students participating in the second edition of the quiz as compared to the first edition.
Ministry of Communications
Two-day Yoga Workshop for Specially Abled Children at Sanjay Centre for Special Education, Porvorim Goa, concluded
‘Yoga has got lot of senses’ - Padmashri Brahmanand Shankwalkar
Panaji, 21 June 2022
Central bureau of Communication, Field Office Goa in collaboration with Samrat Club, Panaji, concluded the two-day Yoga workshop for specially abled children at Sanjay Centre for Special Education, Porvorim Goa. The event was organised to give awareness on the physical and mental benefits that can be accrued via the regular practice of Yoga. The valedictory function of the two-day event was attended by Padmashri Brahmanand Shankwalkar, former Indian footballer and first Arjuna Awardee from Goa, amongst other dignitaries. Shri Gurudas Pawaskar, State President for Disabilities, was also present on the occasion.
Padmashri Brahmanand Shankwalkar, while speaking on the occasion said ‘yoga has got lot of senses’, parents should take the initiative to teach their children to practice yoga in their day-today activities. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the initiative to adopt June 21 as International Yoga Day.
Yogacharya Suresh Kumar said, India was the only country having yoga culture in the world from ancient times. Include yoga in your ‘dincharya’, you yourself are the big doctor of your health, spend 1 hour for yoga from 24 hours a day, he said while talking about the importance of yoga.
Ms Prerana Pawaskar, President, Samrat Club, earlier welcomed the guests and the gathering Shri Riyas Babu, Field Publicity Officer, introduced the guests, while Shri Mahesh Revankar, proposed the vote of thanks. Shri Prakash Mahambre, Club Member, compered the programme. Padmashri Brahmanand Shankwalkar, felicitated at the hands of Shri Riyas Babu, while Shri Suresh Kumar at the hands of Ms. Prerana Pawaskar, with a shawl and shriphal.
Prizes were awarded to the winners of Drawing Competition and Suryanamaskar Competition, conducted during the occasion. Master Suman Das and Zoheb Kachi were awarded with consolation prizes while Master. Saish Talawdekar, Pratik Tulaskar and Vijay Kumar won first, second and third prizes respectively, in Drawing Competition. In Suryanamaskar Competition Mast. Aamir Pir won the Gold Medal, while Mast.Rudresh Naik and Rehman won the Silver and Bronze respectively, the consolation prizes went to Mast.Suman Das and Kum. Purva Gauns. All students of Sanjay Centre for Special Education, Porvorim Goa, who gathered during the first session performed yoga under the guidance of Yogacharya Suresh Kumar.
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